Senior iOS Developer
Location: ES, , Chamberi | Madrid
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Unspecified

Company profile:
Entertainment everywhere.  Operating under the StarzPlay brand, Playco Ltd., delivers a premium video-on-demand service.  We believe that the home entertainment experience should be available for everyone everywhere. We bridge our cutting-edge technology with in-demand TV series, top quality movies, and a large range of children's programming to reinvent, redefine &amp; shape the viewing experience. Our site allows subscribing users to access premium entertainment content from across the globe. Gone are the days of waiting an entire season to watch your favorite series, as viewers will have access to in-demand, exclusive day-and-date premieres, along with a large selection of movies and box office releases.Playco is currently present in 2 continents with plans to become increasingly global. We encourage and support our employees who wish to relocate to other Playco offices, as we believe that international mobility strengthens and shapes the international culture of Playco.Learn more about us on LinkedIn Do you have what it takes to work with us?Self-startersCreative thinkersProblem-solvers (not problem-identifiers)Affinity for working in teams Sense of humor A MUST!A fine appreciation of TV and film (we might ask for a detailed list)

Job description:
We are building the next generation of video-on-demand (VoD) and are currently building an all-star team who will help turn our company into a leader in its field. Do you want to be at the crossroads of new technologies and media? Are you excited by the thought of your work being seen and touched by audiences worldwide? The RoleAs Senior iOS Developer you will be at the cutting edge of how media and technology interact. Your primary role will be to deliver a superb user experience by executing a product roadmap and maintaining highly engaging and interactive iOS apps.Success in this position will require designing and implementing key parts of the iOS application and collaborating closely with the UX design and product management teams to define innovative UI and functionalities optimized for mobile platforms. Within the first 30 days and beyond you will be expected to:Define requirements and develop technical specifications alongside our internal business and product teams;Identify and resolve compatibility issues between the wide range of iOS versions and devices;Work with partners to continue improving the quality of experience on the largest number of devices;  

Requirements:
Your ProfileYour 3+ years of experience in developing iOS or Mac-based applications and/or products in small to medium sized teams, along with your intimate familiarity with iOS design patterns and coding conventions make you an expert in iOS common software design patterns (including the ones needed to develop connected applications with high-performing UI). Additionally, you possess the following:Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent;Expert understanding of the internals of the iOS frameworks, Objective-C, Core Services, Media and Cocoa Touch frameworks, developer tools (Xcode 4 and 5), and workflows (both manual memory management and ARC, debugging, profiling, unit testing, continuous integration, provisioning, distributing and submission to the App Store);Sound object-oriented programming skills with solid HTML, CSS and JavaScript development skills a plus;Familiarity with Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and App Store Review Guidelines;Expert understanding of networking, local data caching and multitasking on iOS;Up to speed with iOS 8 changes, new features and requirementsExperience with task planning and estimating effort;Talent is critical, but personality is also a big deciding factor for our candidates. Your excellent interpersonal skills, amazing work ethic, and willingness to work on a broad variety of matters and issues make you an integral member of our team. Bonus           Familiarity with UI Web View.Experience with building apps that utilize REST APIs and cloud services.Development experience with other mobile platforms (e.g. Android), a plusSecurity/DRM experience.Professional proficiency in Arabic and/or Spanish.Appreciation of TV and film. 

Benefits:
Why Join Us? Growing international team with colleagues from all around the world. Combined, we speak 7 native languages (English, Swedish, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Romanian).Open-space office structure.Mac Book.Located in the heart of sunny Madrid.Compensation philosophy: You pay for what you get and we want the best!